CDA Alliance

Yoga for Dental Professionals
2024-05-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join Hasina West for a transformative 12-session program where you will explore breath, movement, and the power of the nervous system to address the ergonomic challenges faced by dental professionals.
Through mindful yoga poses, soft tissue realignment, and vagus nerve activation, you’ll discover tools to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and restore balance to your body. With insights from experts and a focus on self-care, you’ll experience a deeper awareness of your body’s healing capacity, leaving you feeling nurtured, relaxed, and more in tune with your well-being.
Please note that this is a complete series of yoga sessions sold as a bundle and the price has been discounted accordingly.
Classes take place over Zoom between 7 and 8 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: September 27, October 25, November 29, January 3, January 31, February 14 (bring a friend or partner), March 20, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 3, July 17.
Quality Assurance Categories: D3 and E2
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Fireside Chat: Edge Extended Health and Dental Benefits Information Session
2024-05-23 18:30
The objective is to educate members on the benefits that are available from Edge Benefits and to help answer any questions to ensure everyone is comfortable with the plans and process by answering any all inquires.
Speaker: Aidan Mackenzie
I joined the Edge Benefits in 2004 and have dedicated my time with this organization educating as many business owners and employees without benefits on the importance of protecting themselves and their lifestyles against the unexpected events in life. I had spent 10 years on the sales side within the organization before moving into management where I remain today. When not working I spend my time with my young family and mange to play the occasional round of golf.
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Dental Probiotics: The Time to Implement is Now
2024-05-27 18:30
Presenter / Speaker Bio
Kerry Lepicek is a registered dental hygienist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked in various practice settings and works part-time in general practice. As an international speaker, she has delivered lectures throughout Canada, the United States, and Bermuda. Kerry is knowledgeable on the topics of oral biofilm, halitosis, the oral-systemic connection, and the dental hygiene process of care. Her primary focus is educating her patients and the dental profession on periodontal health and wellness. In addition to being a section editor for The Hygiene Corner with Women In Dentistry, she serves on the Advisory Board of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health and is a cast member of The RDH View talk show. She is a published author and has been interviewed on numerous podcasts. Kerry has recently won the Distinguished Service Award from ODHA. Her practical advice that will transform your practice and benefit your patients’ health.
Event Description & Objectives
Are you ready to take your patients’ oral health to the next level? Let’s explore the world of Oral Probiotics. Did you know certain strains can reduce periodontal pathogens, such as P. gingivalis, F. nucleatum, A. actinomycetemcomitans, and S. mutans? This groundbreaking research offers countless benefits for patients with gingivitis, periodontitis, caries, and halitosis. Join us as we discover the indications for using and integrating dental probiotics into your practice’s protocols. Together, let’s bring a healthier smile to your patients’ faces.
Objectives:

Identify patients who can benefit from oral probiotics.
Understand how to reduce periodontal and caries risk by implementing additional adjunctive treatment options.
Learn how to incorporate dental probiotics into your patients’ treatment plan.

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June Coffee Chat
2024-06-03 19:00
Come and join the CDA Steering committee for a Coffee Chat of 2024! We will be discussing what is happening for CDAs in BC.
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Palliative Oral Care
2024-06-04 18:30
Join us for an engaging, collaborative webinar as we delve into the vital topic of palliative oral care. Palliative oral care is essential for anyone (at any age) who is dependent on others or who face serious health-related suffering. Due to frailty and life-limiting illnesses, oral care for residents in long-term care (LTC) is paramount to help maintain dignity, wellbeing and person-centered care throughout all stages of life.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses expressed feelings of burnout. This emphasized the urgent need for collaboration among all healthcare professionals to ensure adequate support for caregivers and accessible care for BC residents.
Dental hygienists (DHs) play a pivotal role in maintaining oral health and are dedicated to maintaining competence in supporting the evolving and diverse health needs of the public. Developing competence in delivering palliative dental hygiene care presents an opportunity to apply the full scope of dental hygiene practice by implementing noninvasive techniques and providing comprehensive support.
In LTC settings, integrating DHs as collaborative partners alongside nurses is essential for providing client-centered palliative oral care care. This collaborative approach is fundamental to reducing the severity of oral health problems, preventing pain, and maintaining cleanliness and comfort to the end of life. Come join Lynda McKeown (RDH), Carolyn Weiss (RDH), and Heather WoodBeck (RN) to discuss palliative dental hygiene care for persons in LTC and understand how our residents can access the “right provider at the right time.”
Bushby RL, McKeown LL, Raynak SE, Weiss CL, Woodbeck HH, Palliative dental hygiene oral care. In: Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice,6th ed. Pierun JA, Amyot CC, editors.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define and discuss palliative care and explain palliative dental hygiene oral care.
2. Recognize the signs of frailty, aging, and oral complications manifested in the mouth during the process of dying and death.
3. Understand and apply the dental hygiene process of care to persons who are palliative and/or at the end of life.
4. Enhance the ability of nurses to value and promote palliative oral care as integral to improved quality of life.
5. Appreciate the role of interprofessional collaboration to provide appropriate oral care for palliative care clients
6. Advocate for inclusion of dental hygienists as an essential health care provider in legislation in the public health care system.
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Oral Situation with Sjogren's
2024-06-13 18:30 - 19:30
Objectives

Sjogren’s Disease (SjD) is an overlooked, frequently mis-diagnosed auto-immune disease that deserves more than a multiple-choice question as to what causes dry mouth. In addition to “busting” several myths about SjD, ways to make the mouth less dry, less prone to dental decay, and to distinguish various auto-immune diseases intra-orally will be presented.
Objectives:
1) To clarify various conundrums of Sjogren’s Disease,
2) To introduce Hydrostomia with tricks and tips to moisten the mouth, and
3) To present some “Black Magic” for your patients’ well-being.

Presenter / Speaker Bio

Leslie P. Laing
B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Microbiology and Immunology), D.D.S., M.Sc. (Prosthodontics), FRCD(C), FAPIn addition to being a clinical associate in the Department of Prosthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry University of Toronto, Dr. Leslie Laing holds a Prosthodontist and Dry Mouth Specialist position at Toronto Public Health Dental and Oral Care Clinics, where, in the past 4 years, she has delivered over 550 dentures to low-income seniors. She also has private practices in Toronto, Mississauga and Brockville devoted to implant and Prosthodontic dentistry. At each of these practices, she has established Sjögren’s Disease/Dry Mouth Resource Centres and continues to conduct research projects on various aspects of Sjögren’s and other causes of dry mouth. She was awarded the Queen’s Toronto Alumni Branch Tricolour Champion Award in 2020, and the Queen’s University Alumni Association Global Citizenship Award (formerly known as the Humanitarian Award) in 2022. She is honoured to be the current President of the Sjögren’s Society of Canada, co-chair of its Medical Advisory Board, and Member of its Board of Directors.

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Proposed Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene - Degree Completion Program
2024-06-17 18:30
Mandy Hayre is a dental hygiene practitioner, educator and current Chair of Dental Programs at Camosun College. Mandy has been an educator and administration for almost 30 years. She started her teaching career at Malaspina University-College, then started the Dental Hygiene Diploma program at Vancouver Island University in 2006, and hopes to start a degree completion program at Camosun College.
Mandy is very passionate about the profession and has served on the board of the International Federation of Dental Hygiensists, President of CDHA, Chair of BCDHA, and the exam committee of the NDHCB. She has been an examiner, investigator, and an assessor for the CDHBC; and on the board of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. Another passion for Mandy is addressing access to care issues. She was on the committee that started the first no-cost dental clinic in Nanaimo and the low cost dental clinic at Camosun College. She has also gone to rural and remote areas of BC to provide care to members that have limited access to care.
She is here today to speak to us about the proposed Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene degree completion program that Camosun College hopes to offer.
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Creating Opportunities to Elevate Patient Care with Visual Technology
2024-07-04 18:30
Course Description:
Learn how embracing visual images from 3D scanning & Intra-Oral Cameras can be used to enhance patient communication, education, allow patients to become partners in co-discovery and create efficient dental appointments.
Course Objectives:

To discuss the key benefits of utilizing technology such as 3D scanning & Intra-Oral Camera to enhance patient communication and education
To identify how visual images taken with 3D scanners & Intra-Oral Camera can aid in appointment efficiencies

To review how embracing digital technology can have a positive impact on the patient experience & create patient driven dialogue and increase case acceptance
To summarize the benefits of creating team processes to optimize the use visual technology during a variety of patient appointments

Speaker Lisa Hardill RDH, BHADM
As a registered dental hygienist since 2003, Lisa has worked in private practice, public health, and independent practice. It was in 2017, she began getting involved outside the operatory in dental sales and consulting focused integration of preventative products, practice growth strategies, implants, biomaterial, and digital dentistry. This led to her current role with a leading Dental Service Organization supporting hundreds of dental practices across Ontario. Her role is focused on best practice protocols with dental hygiene services, as well as 3D scanning integration, optimization, and clear aligner therapy growth. Lisa more recently joined the Clear Aligner Leadership Bootcamp, as a Hygiene Coach, providing team motivation, learning and accountability.
Lisa’s passion lies in motivating, inspiring and supporting fellow dental professionals. She is dedicated helping them love what they do, encourage continuous learning and raising awareness of services that can positively impact quality of life and overall health of patients.
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September Coffee Chat
2024-09-09 19:00

Real Talk: Disrupt systems and patterns of abuse with just a few words - Part One
2024-09-12 18:30
In Real Talk Part One, participants will be able to review the language around domestic abuse, and increase their understanding of the impact of domestic abuse and coercive control for a person experiencing an abusive relationship. Participants will increase their ability to recognize domestic abuse in both their personal and professionals contexts.
Presenter / Speaker Bio
Carolyn Mitchell is the Innovation coordinator with Sagesse, an organization with 35 years of experience of empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to disrupt structures of domestic abuse. For the past five years at Sagesse, she has facilitated numerous conversations around domestic abuse, where she enjoys connecting with people across the province and reducing the stigma around domestic abuse through education. Carolyn intentionally curates environments where participants will feel comfortable leaning into discomfort and facing uncomfortable conversations about domestic abuse. Through Real Talk, she encourages people in communities to get real by building their understanding of domestic abuse and increasing their confidence to respond to disclosures.
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Real Talk: Disrupt systems and patterns of abuse with just a few words - Part Two
2024-09-19 18:30
In Real Talk Part Two, participants will take what they learned from part one and apply it to learning how to respond to disclosures of domestic abuse. Participants will learn how to empathize with the person experiencing the abuse and the nuances to what they need for support, learn what supportive responses and questions can be helpful in personal and professional settings. Participants will be able to practice different responses and learn how to refer people to supportive resources.
Presenter / Speaker Bio
Carolyn Mitchell is the Innovation coordinator with Sagesse, an organization with 35 years of experience of empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to disrupt structures of domestic abuse. For the past five years at Sagesse, she has facilitated numerous conversations around domestic abuse, where she enjoys connecting with people across the province and reducing the stigma around domestic abuse through education. Carolyn intentionally curates environments where participants will feel comfortable leaning into discomfort and facing uncomfortable conversations about domestic abuse. Through Real Talk, she encourages people in communities to get real by building their understanding of domestic abuse and increasing their confidence to respond to disclosures.
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Traditional Indigenous Medicine with Della Rice-Sylvester
2024-09-23 18:30
Della Sylvester is a 74-year-old Medicine Woman from Cowichan Tribes on Vancouver Island. She spent three years learning daily from elder Medicine people starting at the age of 5. Della has assisted in over 50 births and has a remarkable healing ability, helping people recover from certain conditions in just 5 days instead of the typical 21. She is a proud grandmother of 30 and great-grandmother of 10.
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October Coffee Chat
2024-10-07 19:00

QuitNow - Supporting Your Clients With Nicotine Cessation
2024-10-17 18:30
Presenter / Speaker Bio

Jacqueline has 28 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Tobacco Educator, and Certified Respiratory Educator. She is a member of the Secwepemc Nation with a specialization in working with Indigenous populations and health care professionals.
Jacqueline is a QuitNow Outreach Team Member and a QuitNow Facilitator for QuitNow Live Virtual Trainings and Workshops.

Event Description & Objectives

Description:
Did you know that helping your patient quit smoking/vaping is the single most effective intervention you can provide? Come find out more on how to provide cessation support with a QuitNow Outreach Team Member!
QuitNow is a free program for British Columbians looking to reduce or quit nicotine. QuitNow is funded by the Ministry of Health and managed by the BC Lung Foundation.
Objectives:
Provide a brief nicotine-cessation support training to Dental Hygienists to increase their capacity and confidence in treating nicotine dependence
Ensure awareness of supports and services available to patients and how to access them

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Leveraging Social Media: Boosting Your Hygiene Practice with Vitamin D Marketing, Strategies for Facebook and Instagram
2024-10-24 18:30 - 20:30
Event Description & Objectives
Join us for an engaging webinar, “Leveraging Social Media: Boosting Your Hygiene Practice with Vitamin D Marketing.” Discover how to effectively utilize Facebook and Instagram to elevate your practice’s visibility and connect with your community. In this session, we will explore innovative social media strategies for building brand awareness, cost-effective marketing, and engaging with your audience. Whether you’re aiming to attract new patients or strengthen relationships with current ones, this webinar will provide you with actionable insights to enhance your social media presence. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your practice and make a meaningful impact!
Presenter / Speaker Bio
Natalia Decius is an expert in dental practice marketing, bringing nearly two decades of specialized experience to her role as Marketing Director. In 2017, Natalia founded Vitamin D Marketing & Design — her own boutique marketing firm specializing in healthcare practices. Vitamin D quickly evolved into Canada’s trusted name in healthcare practice marketing. Natalia is a trusted specialist for dentists, dental specialists, and industry leaders, helping to enhance their brand presence and grow their practices. Her tailored marketing strategies focus on increasing business revenue and patient engagement. Balancing her life as a wife, mother, and entrepreneur, Natalia is adept at understanding and fulfilling the unique marketing needs of her clients with dedication and efficiency.
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November Coffee Chat
2024-11-04 19:00

RESCHEDULED! Coffee Chat: Backroom Maintenance – Keeping the Heart and Lungs of your Practice Running Smoothly
2025-01-06 19:00
Speaker: Jeff Urkevich, Midmark
Webinar Description:
Join us for a co-webinar sponsored by Midmark and designed specifically for dental office staff, hosted as part of our Coffee Chat series. This session focuses on one of the most critical but often overlooked areas of a dental practice: the mechanical room; the “heart and lungs” of the operation.
In this engaging session, Jeff will cover the basics of general backroom maintenance, why its vital for smooth operation of the practice, and key strategies for ensuring equipment stays in peak working condition using midmark equipment examples. This webinar will help you understand and develop the ability to keep these essential systems working. Remember: if the mechanical room is not running, the practice is not running!
What you will learn:
1. An introduction to the components of the mechanical room and essential function that make it the powerhouse of a practice.
2. An overview of general recommended daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks that can be safely performed by staff to keep things running smoothly.
3. How to recognize when its time to call a technician for repairs, ensuring minor issues do not become costly disruptions.
This session is perfect for dental team members looking to expand their knowledge in practice operations and maintenance and contributes to a more efficient, reliable workplace. Don’t miss out – register now to secure your spot!
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Unlocking the Bright Smile: A Comprehensive Guide to Teeth Whitening in Dental Practices
2025-01-16 18:30
Join Kerry and explore the business of teeth whitening in dental practices. She will review various techniques and products available for both in-office and take-home use, providing valuable insights that can enhance your patients’ experience while also creating an additional revenue source for your practice. Her discussion will cover the appropriate indications for use and strategies for managing potential side effects. Additionally, Kerry will address the integration of teeth whitening with orthodontic, restorative, and periodontal treatment plans. Explore various teeth whitening techniques and products available for both in-office and take-home use. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of offering teeth whitening treatments in your dental practice. Learn about the business aspects of teeth whitening and how it can impact your practice. Discover how to effectively integrate teeth whitening services into your existing periodontal, restorative and orthodontic treatment plans to provide comprehensive care. Gain skills on how to discuss whitening with your patients and team.
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The first 50 registrants will receive whitening samples. Enter your information HERE.

In Office Periodontal Management with Air-Powder, Ultrasonic and Hybenx Technology: Five Steps to the Optimal Dental Hygiene Appointment
2025-01-20 18:30
Successful and predictable treatment of periodontal disease can feel overwhelming unless you have a strategic plan. This five step program is a clinical approach that combines ADPIE, traditional modalities and new evidence based technology to achieve optimum clinical outcomes. These new technologies help to easily remove biofilm and mitigate or arrest active periodontal disease, lessen operator physical effort during debridement, while simultaneously improving the patient experience and treatment outcome.
This presentation reviews the steps and rationales for a successful and comfortable dental hygiene appointment utilizing erythritol air polish technology, ultrasonic scaling and Hybenx Desiccation Shock Technology. Evidence will be presented to support all steps of the process, as well as the appropriate sequencing of these technologies. New mechanical and chemical debridement technology can enhance non surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) and help make periodontal disease management more predictable.
Objectives of this program include:

Discuss limitations of convention SRP with ultrasonic, hand scaling and rubber cup polishing.
Review the five steps of ADPIE.
Introduce the five steps of the optimal dental hygiene appt.
Introduce supporting evidence for the use of air-polishing and Hybenx in a periodontal appointment.
Step by step instructions for the five steps, including air polish sequencing rationales.
Discuss where and when to apply Hybenx in an air polish appointment.
Review decision making tree for maintenance of periodontal health and early gingivitis vs. periodontal disease.

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Dental Sealants
2025-01-23 18:30 - 20:00
Sealants work and we need to do more of them. Participate in this engaging webinar to learn why we should do sealants, how we should do them, and how to overcome problems with sealants. After participating in this informative and engaging course, you will be confident in applying dental sealants.
COURSE OUTCOMES
By the end of the session, dental hygienists will be able to:
1. Analyze the evidence on the effectiveness of dental sealants
2. Evaluate when dental sealants are needed
3. Assess which dental sealant material should be used in different situations
4. Explain why dental sealants are controversial
5. Describe different ways to isolate teeth
6. Apply dental sealants successfully
SPEAKER
Dr. Sanjukta “Sanj” Mohanta is a general dentist practicing in Toronto. She was an instructor at the Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene for 8 years. She graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and received their Alumni of Influence Award. She volunteers with the Ontario Dental Association and received their Service Award. Sanj started the New Dentist Study Club and hosts their podcast. She is a writer, speaker, mentor, advocate and volunteer. She volunteers with 1000 Smiles providing free dental care to people in need in the Caribbean and is part of the Seal Grenada Committee which organizes weeks to provide dental sealants. She can be contacted on Instagram @drsanjmohanta
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Special Coffee Chat: 2024 CDA Wages in BC – A Groundbreaking Discussion
2025-02-03 19:00 - 20:00
We’re excited to invite you to a CDA Coffee Chat on a milestone topic for Certified Dental Assistants in BC: 2024 CDA Wages in BC.
This is the first-ever discussion of its kind, addressing the lack of accessible wage information for CDAs across the province. Join us for this important conversation as we explore wage trends, share insights, and set the stage for greater transparency in our profession.
Event Details:
Topic: 2024 CDA Wages in BC
Date: Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Online (special registration required)
The conversation will be led by the CDA Alliance Steering Committee, featuring key findings from the 2024 CDA Alliance Wage Survey. This exclusive discussion is one of the many important benefits of being a CDA Alliance member, offering insights and opportunities that empower our community of professionals. The full report will be posted on the website for members to view after the Coffee Chat.
To ensure privacy and encourage open dialogue, this event will not be recorded. This allows attendees to freely ask questions and share comments during the presentation.
Who Can Attend?
CDA Alliance Coffee Chats are typically exclusive to members, but for this special event, members are encouraged to invite their non-member colleagues who are also certified CDAs. To maintain the event’s exclusivity to CDAs, all attendees must provide BCCOHP certification number during registration for confirmation.
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Note: BCCOHP certification will be verified to ensure this remains a CDA-only event.
Don’t miss this chance to participate in a groundbreaking discussion that could shape the future of our profession. Together, we can create a stronger and more informed CDA community. We look forward to seeing you on February 3rd!

Transition to Palliative Dental Hygiene Oral Care
2025-02-13 18:30 - 19:30
Palliative Dental Hygiene Oral Care is the concept of providing compassion, support, and care for persons’ oral health as they progress through their chronic illness and disability so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible until the end-of-life. There comes a point when for the sake of oral cleanliness and comfort for the person – palliative dental hygiene oral care is the rational choice.
Transition to Palliative Dental Hygiene Oral Care Objectives:
1.Understand challenges of providing oral care as persons’ frailties progress.
2.Recognize the signs of aging, frailty and oral complications manifested in the mouth
3.Demonstrate oral physiotherapy tools
4.Acknowledge the need for inter professional collaboration among all caregivers to provide palliative dental hygiene oral care

Presenter / Speaker Bio

Team 52 Bio
Registered nurse Heather and Lynda have collaborated for over a decade to improve oral care in long-term care homes (LTCHs). In 2010, they initiated a quality improvement (QI) project at a local LTCH, identifying significant deficits in Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) oral/dental assessments, documentation, and daily oral care practices. This work led to several presentations and a peer-reviewed article in the Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene (CJDH).
Carolyn had recently initiated her independent mobile dental hygiene practice. She was part of the Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA) LTC advisory committee working on a white paper. Lynda was invited to join. Heather was brought on board as well. Although the white paper was ultimately shelved, the collaboration established a writing group that provided vital support during the COVID-19 pandemic. With dental hygienists barred from LTCHs during this critical time, the group maintained momentum through virtual meetings, critiquing ideas, and writing articles for Wound Care Canada. Notable pieces included “Bleeding Gums, Wounded Gums: The Hidden Wound Epidemic in Our Midst” and “Xerostomia: It’s a Desert in There – Dry Mouth.”
When editors Cindy Amyot and Jennifer Pieren invited Lynda to revise chapter 52, “Palliative Care,” in the Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice (6th edition), Heather and Carolyn were essential to the project. The team expanded to include:
• Sue, who pioneered the Confederation College (CC) LTC dental hygiene student placement program and at retirement f became an active Hospice Northwest volunteer and board member.
• Ruth, a late addition to the team brought expertise in community health education and education technology. Ruth also supported CC’s year 3 LTC student practicum at Pioneer Ridge.
With this diverse expertise and knowledge , “Team 52” came together to successfully revise the chapter, reflecting a shared commitment to improving oral care in LTC settings, and implementing palliative dental hygiene oral care.

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Webinar: Billing and Documentation Pitfalls Pt 2: Understanding the BCDA Fee Guide & Clinical Documentation Best Practices
2025-02-24 18:30
Event Description & Objectives
Navigating the BCDA fee guide and clinical documentation requirements can be challenging for oral health professionals. In this session, we will break down a few key aspects of the BCDA fee guide, including how it is set, preamble definitions, and proper billing practices. We will also address common questions related to COEs, such as billing for probing and documentation requirements for CDAs. Our expert panel, featuring Dr. Salima Dadani and Jenny Greenwood from BCDA, will provide practical insights to help dental professionals enhance their understanding and compliance with billing and documentation standards.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the BCDA Fee Guide Structure – Learn how the BCDA fee guide is established and updated.
Interpret Common Preambles – Identify key preambles for scaling, polishing, oral surgery, and comprehensive oral exams (COE).
Apply Proper Billing Practices – Understand how to bill for probing during a COE and when continuous exam billing may be applicable.
Recognize Code Stacking Limitations – Gain clarity on when codes can and cannot be combined, particularly for intraoral scans within a COE appointment.
Enhance Clinical Documentation – Learn best practices for CDAs regarding clinical notes and documentation requirements.

This session is ideal for DHs and CDAs seeking to improve their knowledge of billing, coding, and documentation to ensure accuracy and efficiency in their practice.
Presenter / Speaker Bio
Dr. Salima Dadani’s journey in dentistry over the last 22 years has included being an Associate, practice owner, and owner of an innovative business that brings the dental clinic to patients who can no longer get to their traditional dentist. Dr. Dadani is currently a Director, Member Support with BCDA
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March Coffee Chat
2025-03-10 19:00
Come and join the CDA Steering committee for a Coffee Chat of 2024 where we will be discussing Professional Liability Insurance for CDAs!
Session Description: Are you covered? How Professional Liability Insurance Protects You
How much do you know about the risks and liabilities associated with your work as a dental assistant? Join BMS as they review and discuss the coverage available through our Liability Insurance Program and how it responds to protect you.
Speaker Bio: Sarah McKinnon is a registered insurance broker with our insurance program provider, BMS. Sarah and the BMS team evaluate the risk exposures specific to CDA members and ensure that you have access to market-leading coverage to address your practice risk.

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Maximizing Efficiency in Dental Hygiene Clinics: The Power of Process Flow and Digital Solutions
2025-03-13 18:30 - 19:30
In today’s fast-paced dental industry, efficiency is key to maintaining a thriving practice. This webinar will explore how dental clinics can optimize their workflow using modern digital solutions. Alex Zlatin, CEO of Mint Ops, will introduce the Mint Ops ecosystem and how it benefits clinics by improving operations, patient engagement, and business performance. Noel Barlaan, Hygienist Business Advisor, will walk attendees through the essential process flow of a successful dental practice, focusing on scheduling, online booking, digital charting, perio, chart notes, billing, insurance claims (EDI), payments, recalls, and patient retention strategies.
This session will emphasize the benefits of incorporating technology, automation, and strategic workflows to minimize front-desk workload, enhance patient experience, and guarantee no patient is overlooked. Join us on March 13, 2025, to learn practical ways to enhance efficiency and boost your clinic’s success.
PRESENTERS
Alex Zlatin
CEO, Mint Ops
Alex Zlatin helps struggling dental professionals take control of their practices and reach the next level of success through responsible leadership strategies. With over 15 years of management and consulting experience, he empowers organizations to increase productivity and profitability by fostering meaningful connections between employees, patients, and vendors. He is the founder of the Dental Office Managers Association of Canada and the author of Responsible Dental Ownership: Balancing Ethics and Business through Purpose, available on Amazon.
Noel Barlaan
Hygienist Business Advisor, Mint Ops
With over a decade of experience assisting dental practices, Noel Barlaan has expanded into a Business Advisor role, helping clinics optimize their workflows and daily operations. His approach is built on listening, understanding clinic needs, and implementing practical solutions to streamline patient management, scheduling, and administrative tasks. Noel’s expertise in digital tools, patient recall systems, and online booking has helped hundreds of clinics enhance efficiency and patient engagement.
CE CATEGORIES
B2-Communication principles/behaviour management strategies
F1-Ethics & jurisprudence-including legislation, regulation, QA, documentation
F2-Collaborative relationship, referrals, administration, practice management
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The “Why” of Dry: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:00
Learning Objectives

Understand the role of saliva in maintaining oral health
Know the causes of xerostomia
Recognize oral complications and manifestations of xerostomia
Identify prevention and treatment options for oral complications due to xerostomia

Presenter
Mariana is the Professional Education Manager for Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Canada. She is based in Montreal. She is a dentist, a dental hygienist and holds a Masters in Business Administration. Having earned her MBA from Boston University, her Dental Hygiene degree from Maisonneuve College in Montreal in 2009, in addition to obtaining a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from San Martin University in Peru in 2001; she has accumulated more than 20+ years of clinical experience as both a dental hygienist and a dentist. Mariana has a passion for education and oral health, which serves her well in her role of providing educational programs for dental and dental hygiene students in Canada. Mariana has presented continuing education seminars for JDIQ, CDHA, ODHA, and CE credits to dental professionals in every Canadian province. In her current and previous roles, Mariana has actively participated in community outreach projects and is grateful for the great connections she has developed with leaders and partners in academia, dental associations and public health.

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Deconstructing the AAP 2018 Classification Part 1
2025-03-27 18:30
Join us for an informative webinar exploring the essentials of gingival health and disease. This session will cover the characteristics of healthy vs. unhealthy gingival tissues, the inflammation process, and the progression to gingivitis. Review resources to support the evolution of periodontal classifications, comparing the AAP 1999 and 2018 classifications, with a focus on the updated Gingival Diseases framework from 2018.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Characteristics of healthy vs. unhealthy gingival tissues
The biological process of inflammation and its impact on oral health- CAL
Understanding gingivitis: causes, symptoms, and management
Evolution of periodontal classifications (AAP 1999 vs. 2018)
Understand the Periodontal Health, Gingival Diseases and Conditions Classification

PRESENTER
Since 1994, Penny has dedicated her career to specialized periodontic and prosthodontic care. By 2002, she was part of the UBC dental education, supporting undergraduate and graduate future oral health practitioners. With her current UBC doctorate journey in educational leadership, she advocates for advancing best practices in scientific research, focusing on innovative, proactive methodologies for oral systemic diseases. Penny’s academic work extends to publishing in multiple peer-reviewed journals as a national and international speaker and opinion leader on various industry boards. Within the community, she’s committed to volunteering in programs that serve specialized populations, and her clinic, Elevate Oral Health and Learning Centre aims to empower professionals to improve their skills and, for the public, a patient centre that provides proactive and individualized care.
CE CATEGORIES

C3-Radiography knowledge, interpretation
D2-Periodontology-including assessment, diagnosis
D3-Non-surgical dental hygiene therapy-including instrumentation (hand and powered) and ergonomics
E3-Research/epidemiology/statistics

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